Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc Carbamazepine Tablets, USP, 200mg recall: CGMP Deviations; black spots found on tablets from burnt excipient during

Recall published 2 months ago

CGMP Deviations; black spots found on tablets from burnt excipient during manufacturing

The hazard: Labelling or manufacturing-practice failure

The defect here is documentary: wrong strength on the label, a mismatched barcode, or records that do not demonstrate the product was made correctly.

What the notice says: CGMP Deviations; black spots found on tablets from burnt excipient during manufacturing

Why it matters: The label, the strength printed on it, the barcode or the manufacturing records do not meet federal requirements. The practical danger is someone taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose while believing they have the right one.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If you may have taken a product that turned out to be a different drug or strength from the one on the label, call your prescriber, and call Poison Control on 1-800-222-1222 if you feel unwell. Describe what the pack said and what you actually took.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0770-2026
Published
August 26, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Units affected
1968 Bottles (1000Tablets/Bottle)
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot # AD94033, Exp Date: 5/31/2028.

Products covered by this recall

Carbamazepine Tablets, USP, 200mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4005-3.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • AD94033

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 31
  • 2028. — 1968 Bottles

NDC number

On the carton and again on the bottle or blister label.

  • 51672-4005-3

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 200 mg
  • 1000 count

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Drug enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Labelling

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc — The defect here is documentary: wrong strength on the label, a mismatched barcode, or records that do not demonstrate the product was made correctly.

  1. Compare the lot number and strength on your pack with the codes above and with what your prescription actually says.
  2. If what you were dispensed does not match your prescription, call the pharmacy before taking another dose.
  3. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed unless the notice or your prescriber says otherwise.
  4. Return the affected pack to the pharmacy for a replacement from a good lot.

What the company owes you

A recalled medicine is the manufacturer’s cost to carry, not yours or your pharmacist’s.

  • The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.
  • Ask the pharmacy to handle the claim where they can — they process recall returns in bulk and it saves you the correspondence.
  • Keep the carton, the leaflet and the pharmacy label together until the claim is closed.
  • Costs beyond the price of the medicine need to go to the company directly, in writing, with the recall number quoted.

Company contact: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC — 2 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ, 08540-6620

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc prescription & otc drugs recalled?

CGMP Deviations; black spots found on tablets from burnt excipient during manufacturing CGMP Deviations; black spots found on tablets from burnt excipient during manufacturing

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code AD94033; best-by date 31 or 2028. — 1968 Bottles. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Compare the lot number and strength on your pack with the codes above and with what your prescription actually says.

Can I get my money back?

The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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